Wichita, Kansas vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 106.6% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $206,618 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
292% more expensive in New York
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. New York, NY
Compared to Wichita, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  426.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.4% higher
  Commute
  125.2% higher
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.6% higher